The Valley Fly Fisher Welcome

The Valley Fly Fisher
FEBRUARY 2015
ISSUE 330
Member Club of the Federation of Fly Fishers K99312 since 1983
serving North Alabama and South Central Tennessee.
http://www.tennesseevalleyflyfishers.com/
Welcome
Announcements
Officers and Directors
for 2015.
2015 Programs
The February newsletter is extra long this month, 12
pages. There are many announcements included.
2015 Activities
Calendar
The 2015 Activities list has been updated with new
dates.
Articles
We need programs for the year if you have ideas on a
speaker or presentation.
Inside this issue:
Welcome
1
Programs/Officers
Announcements
Finances
2
3
4
Fly of the month (TBD)
6
Announcements
711
Map
13
We also have several Officer/Director positions Open
for 2015 if you would consider occupying.
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THE VALLEY FLY FISHER
2014 TVFF Club Programs
Jan 15
Saltwater Fishing
Feb 19
David Knapp—Smoky Mountain Fishing
Mar 19
TBD
Apr 16
TBD
May 21
TBD
Jun 18
TBD
Jul 16
TBD
Aug 20
Swap Meet
Sep 17
TBD
Oct 15
TBD
Nov ?
Friday Night -Annual Auction/Banquet (No November
Meeting Nov )
Dec 17
Christmas Party– no program
Other Potential Programs
TVFF website
http://
tennesseevalleyflyfishers.
org/
OR Google TVFF
"Let us know if you have ideas or leads for possible future programs.”
TVFF Officers and Directors for 2014
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President - David Darnell *
Vice President - Open 2015
Treasurer - Mark Shepard*
Secretary– Ted Crona
Communications - Dick Curtis
Education - Joe Tremblay
Conservation - Fred Kaufman
Activities - Larry Hice
Membership - Open *2015
* New Officers/Directors for 2015
THE VALLEY FLY FISHER
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Dan Bailey "Bare Bones" stocking-foot waders. Only used twice - great condition. Size Large. $120
Bite "Upstream" felt-soled wading boots. Only used three times - great condition. Size US 10. $65
Aqua Lung neoprene booties. Only worn once - like new. Size Medium (8-9). $20
Contact John Lindberg at 256.426.4350
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Renzetti Master series table vise with multiple attachments including parachute tool extension. - $600.00
Two limited edition signed and remarked Dave Whitlock prints (brown trout and rainbow trout - pencil
drawings both custom framed with matching frames)- $325.00
JW Outfitters - Inflatable 1 man Pontoon boat with stripping net, anchor, oars, two detachable storage
bags well used but still works great - $200
15' 4" Camo Gheenoe - carpeted, swivel seats, live well, lights, depth finder, trolling motor, 2 anchors, galvanized tilt trailer, newly carpeted run rails, new tires and bearings, new hand crank. Easy
to get in and out of just about any body of water. - $1,000.00 SOLD
TVFF - FFF Shadow Box of personal flies tied by past members and includes club pin - $550.00
Contact Wade Blevins at Mobile: 256-345-1242
ATTENTION ALABAMA FISHERMAN!
TWRA has been given permission to raise the fishing and hunting licenses fees beginning later this year in 2015. The new fees will include all Residents and NonResidents
Of interest to Nonresidents is an increase of Annual Nonresident All-Fish from $80
to $100.
TWRA will begin the new fee structure in July. TWRA has not had a fee increase
in five years. Many of the club members remember the $50 fee going to $80.
If we purchase our license between February 28, 2015 and before July 1, 2015 we
can still have the 2014 fees of $80.
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THE VALLEY FLY FISHER
WHAT: Fish Tales & Refreshments
WHEN: 6:30-7:00 PM - Thursday 2/19/2015
WHERE: Faith Presbyterian Church
Join us for a little socializing prior to the
monthly meeting. Bring your fish photos, stories, new equipment, & flies to share with members. Light refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you there!
Tennessee Valley Fly Fishers
Finances — Mark Shepard
Beginning new year.
THE VALLEY FLY FISHER
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2015 TVFF Events/Activities
Activities for 2015
are all posted.
Check Newsletter
for complete details as events and
dates approach.
EVENT
WBC Rod Building class
TVFF BOD 1st Quarter meeting
The Fly Fishing Show
Int Custom Rod Building EXPO
“First Cast” / Fly Tying Demo
WBCO Expo
TVFF Sowbug Fishing trip
Sowbug Roundup
Madison County Lake
Earth Day Festival
TVFF BOD 2nd Quarter meeting
FFF SEC Fly Fishing Conclave
FFF Intl. Fly Fishing Conclave
TVFF BOD 3rd Quarter meeting
Aldridge Creek Cleanup
TVFF SWAP MEETING
TVFF So. Conclave Fishing trip
FFF So. Council Conclave
FFF Florida Council Conclave
TVFF BOD 4th Quarter meeting
Annual TVFF Auction/Banquet
DATE
Jan 19
Feb 5
Feb 6-7
Feb 21,22
March ?
March 5
March 21-29
March 26-28
April ?
April 18
May 2
May TBD
Aug 5-9
Aug 6
Aug TBD
Aug ??
Sept ??
Oct 1-3
Oct ?
Nov 5
Nov ?
LOCATION
WBC
Church Meeting Rm
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Gander MT. Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
Mountain Home, AR
Mountain Home, AR
Gurley, AL
Hayes Nature Preserve
Church Meeting Rm
TBD
W. Yellowstone, MT
Church Meeting Rm
Huntsville, Al
Church meeting Rm
Mountain Home, AR
Mountain Home, AR
Orlando, FL
Church Meeting Rm
Fellowship Hall
Note: Items in BLACK , firm, items in GREEN are educational/outreach; items in BLUE are annual events in which TVFF is a participant. GREY are Completed
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THE VALLEY FLY FISHER
TVFF Tying Activity
One tying session
per month with
feature a Guest
tying a fly.
Fly of the Month– November was Banquet
And December is the Holiday Party. Back on
the 4th Thursday in January
Rod Building Class -- 2015
The next Rod Building class will start on Monday, January 19th , 2015 and
continue every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. through mid March (or until you
finish your rod) You will be given the opportunity to build the fly rod of your
choice, customized to your requirements. Topics covered in the course include
rod blank selection, materials and components, handle and reel seat installation, spine location, guide location, wrapping techniques and finishing. Wrapping jigs and epoxy dryers will be furnished as a part of the course. The
course fee is $25, and you can purchase your rod building kit at discounted
prices which range from about $40 to over $300, depending upon make and
model. Other expenses include about $20 for materials. The class will be
taught for the thirteenth time by longtime TVFF member Jerry Guinn.
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THE VALLEY FLY FISHER
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TVFF Major Club Fishing Trips
Consider a club trip during the year
TVFF sponsors Major and Minor fishing trips each year. By Major trips we mean longer trips sometimes
out of state and usually with limited long planning times accommodations. Reservations, deposits, food
and travel planning are all necessary to have a successful trip. Minor trips are usually less complicated,
often in the North Alabama or South Tennessee area. Often these trips are day trips with unlimited attendance. We wanted to keep you aware of the trips so that if you are interested you can mark calendars and
make reservations if necessary.
Major Trips: (2014 Dates will be added next month)
Sowbug Roundup. An annual fly tying show held in Mountain Home, Arkansas usually in March of each
year. March 20-22 2014 will be 17th roundup.
http://www.northarkansasflyfisher.org/sowbug_roundup.html
Sowbug Roundup Fishing Trip. This trip precedes the Roundup. This trip is has limited accommodations and requires a deposit. 2014 Dates/Times TBD.
Donavan Lake Trips. Donavan Lake is a private fishing lake near Marion, Alabama. Club member
Everett Sharp is a Donavan Lake Member and graciously plans one or more trips each year for the TVFF.
The trips are usually in the Spring. Accommodations are very limited with deposits required. Boats with
no gasoline powered engines are welcome. Trips for 2013 are over. 2014 Dates/Times TBD.
FFF Southern Council Conclave. The annual meeting of the Southern region of FFF member clubs held
in Mountain Home, Arkansas the first week in October each year.
http://www.southerncouncilfff.org/
Southern Council Conclave Fishing Trip. This trip precedes the Conclave. This trip is has limited accommodations and requires a deposit. 2014 Dates/Times TBD.
Minor Trips:
Madison County Lake. In the Spring, the club have been sponsoring a local trip to Madison County Lake
for Warmwater bluegill and small bass. All are welcome. Short term planning is necessary for food. The
club has provided lunch in the past. Boats without gasoline powered motors are welcome. Members can
fish from the shore or rent jon boats with trolling motors for a very reasonable price. 2014 Dates/Times
TBD
Wilson Lake Smallmouth Trip. This is a trip to Wilson Lake at Florence, Alabama for smallmouth fishing during the Mayfly hatches in the Summer. The trips are June /July time frame. The trips are NOT held
each year on a regular basis, but the club has been going over there for about 12 years off and on. Club
members who stay over usually try to rent rooms in the same motel. Food is on your own. Fishermen
need boats or make arrangements to share a boat. The club has sponsored a shore lunch on many trips.
2014 Dates/Times TBD
Side Trips. Many club members will arrange day or even longer trips with each other to local fishing
spots in Alabama, Tennessee or even further. The Sispey in Jasper. Guntersville, Wheeler, and Wilson
Lakes on the Tennessee River. Elk, Caney Fork, Hiwassee and Clinch Rivers in Tennessee. North Georgia
trout streams and the “Hooch” from Atlanta North. The Flint and Paint Rock Rivers in Alabama, and
many more.
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THE VALLEY FLY FISHER
Club Plans New Annual Warm Water Trip to Donavan Lake
The club is considering organizing an annual bass outing to Donavan Lakes. Those of us who have had
the opportunity to fish Donavan look forward to returning every year. I've fished Donavan the past 4 years
and have caught 5+ pound bass every year. You can see from the attached photos that I was not the only
one. 99% of the bass were caught on stealth bombers or poppers making for some exciting top water
memories. Visit http://donavanlakes.org for more information and more great photos.
Email Joe Tremblay at tremblayjo46@hotmail.com before the 19th of February if you are interested to allow ample time to set up the trip. Reservations need to be made early.
Trip particulars:
Location, Marion AL.(Approximately 4 hrs. from Huntsville)
Date: April-May (Exact date TBD)
Duration: 4 days, Arriving before 3 PM gives you time to fish that evening and you can squeeze in another
morning on the lake by departing at noon on final day.
Facilities: Donavan Inn, 3 bedroom (6 beds), one rollaway bed and one fold out couch. Visit http://
donavaninn.com/ for more information.
Lakes: There are 8 lakes that are managed for bass. All bass over 3 pounds must be releases ensuring
large numbers of trophy bass and several with 2+ pound bluegill.
Boats: Gas motors are not permitted, trolling motors are recommended. 1 boat with trolling motor provided
with Lodge rental. Canoes, kayaks, flat bottom boats, etc. are ideal
Meals:
Breakfast (5 am +/-) consist of cereal, rolls and muffins.
Lunch (12:30 pm +/-) is the large meal of the day and prepared by one of the participants.
Names are drawn to see who will prepare meals, members that do not have to prepare a meal will
provide deserts. Cost of all meals and deserts will be shared by all participants.
Dinner (8 pm +/-) Consist of leftovers, sandwiches, hot dogs etc.
Cost:
Lodge $260+/- for a 4 night stay. Meals depend on your choice of meals but generally run less than $100
per person. Gas is normally shared with whoever you ride with.
Deposit:
A $50 nonrefundable deposit will be required at signup with the balance due the week prior to the trip.
The deposit will guarantee you a spot and a standby list will be maintained in case of a late withdrawal.
Whitesburg Baptist Church Outdoor Expo – March 5
The WBC Outdoor Expo 2015 features outdoor vendors and other organizations interested in hunting and fishing. TVFF will,
once again, participate in the Expo in the form of a fly tying demonstration. In addition to the vendors/organizations showing
their wares other booths will provide snacks and wild game offerings. Doors open at 4:30 pm.
Culminating the evening is a dinner with a featured speaker. This year’s speaker is Randy Howell, a professional bass fisherman was last year’s Bassmaster Classic Campion.
Earth Day @ Hays Preserve – Saturday, April 18
Membership support is requested for the 18th of April from 10 AM till 2 PM for this year’s Earth Day
Celebration @ Hays Preserve. The City is “making changes to the logistics of the layout to bring more
people around the lake." TVFF’s past support has made Earth Day possible and with some fine tuning
can become our club’s premier outreach program. Members interested in providing their time in support
of this event should contact Joe Tremblay at tremblayjo46@hotmail.com.
The Valley Fly
Fisher
Tennessee Valley Fly
Fishers
P.O. Box 12841
Huntsville, Alabama
35815
Email me at tremblayjo46@hotmail.com ASAP if you are interested. Reservations need to be mad
Airport Road
changes to
Carl T. Jones
here
Whitesburg Dr.
Faith Presbyterian Church
5003 Whitesburg Dr.
TVFF Annual
Banquet Location
Whitesburg Dr.
North
South Memorial Parkway
Airport Road
South Memorial Parkway